On Oct 13, 1885, the Georgia School of Technology (Georgia Institute of Technology) opened its doors. The School’s creation signaled the beginning of the transformation of the agrarian South to an industrial economy.

During its first 50 years, Tech grew from a narrowly focused trade school to a regionally recognized technological university. In 1948, the School’s name was changed to the Georgia Institute of Technology to reflect a growing focus on advanced technological and scientific research.